Lead Product Analyst

Overview

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

The Lead Product Analyst – Digital Transformation is a recognized expert who designs, develops, and manages activities for a specific product or group of products throughout the entire lifecycle—from definition and planning through production, release, upgrades, and end-of-life. This role serves as the central resource, collaborating with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality, and marketing teams as products move to production and distribution.

The Lead Product Analyst drives strategic digital initiatives, orchestrates complex AI-driven transformation programs, and ensures alignment between business strategy and technology delivery.

• Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of high-impact digital and AI enabled transformation opportunities across the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate senior management-level workshops to define strategic product roadmaps and champion enterprise-wide adoption of digital solutions.
• Serve as the central resource for cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of design, process, quality, and marketing as products move through all lifecycle stages.
• Oversee modifications, upgrades, and maintenance of products or product lines, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.
• Partner with business and IT teams to gather, document, and prioritize requirements, while owning end-to-end problem discovery through pilot delivery for assigned initiatives.
• Guide change management, documentation, and user enablement to ensure sustainable transformation and value realization.
• Mentor and develop Product Analysts, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• May lead teams and/or complex projects, utilizing significant internal or external resources to accomplish goals.

• Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts; may be regarded as an 'in-house' expert on specific technologies.
• Deep expertise in enterprise platforms (e.g., CTMS, Veeva Vault, SAP, Service Now, Smart Solve) and their integration across business domains.
• Advanced understanding of AI/automation, data-driven improvement methodologies, and digital adoption analytics.
• Familiarity with coding principles, AI Agentic/automation tools (hands-on preferred), APIs, with the ability to independently configure and test solutions.
• Ability to do hands-on POC with AI tools, ROI analysis for product initiatives, and iterate based on real user and system feedback.
• Mastery of Agile, SDLC, and regulatory frameworks in clinical research and healthcare environments.
• Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas.

• Exceptional analytical and strategic problem-solving skills to address unusually complex business challenges and deliver transformative outcomes.
• Uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives and provide highly creative solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents, and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Planview, Smartsheets).
• Outstanding communication and influence skills to align senior management stakeholders and simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Expertise in requirements traceability, validation,…